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Updates from Around the World – February 2019

Updates from Around the World – February 2019

China The new individual income tax (IIT) law came into effect on January 1, 2019, and affects foreign individuals who live in China for 183 days or more. According to Dezan Shira & Associates, the new regulation is likely to give more room for expatriates to...

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Talent Acquisition and Relocation

Talent Acquisition and Relocation

Every year, it is becoming more complex and complicated to secure skilled workers. Factors ranging from lack of experience, employer competition, to the decreasing number of applicants play a role in the battle of finding the right...

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Non-Peak Season and Household Goods Shipping

Non-Peak Season and Household Goods Shipping

Moving during the warm and sunny peak season may be the most popular choice. However, there are many benefits to relocating during the non-peak months. As the busy season slows down, the demand for moving and relocation needs drops, making a direct impact on pricing...

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Benefits of Relocating During Non-Peak Months

Benefits of Relocating During Non-Peak Months

Many believe that moving or relocating during the summer months may be the best time. Between permitting weather (lack of heavy rain or snow), children being able to start school with other students, and the active home sale market, it’s understandable why this is a...

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2019 IRS Standard Mileage Rates Released

2019 IRS Standard Mileage Rates Released

Effective on January 1, 2019, the International Revenue Service (IRS) issued new, optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. The rate for medical and moving...

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Top 3 Posts of 2018

Top 3 Posts of 2018

2018 was a year full of change and growth for WHR Group. We welcomed more employees to the WHR family, completed our 2018 Mobility + Culture benchmark study, and developed and implemented numerous technology innovations. We were also able to cover a slew of topics...

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Moving to a Winter Wonderland

Moving to a Winter Wonderland

One of the largest obstacles in relocation is preparing for a new way of life in a different destination. Relocating employees can struggle with issues ranging from selecting a school for their children to finding their new favorite grocery store. A complication that...

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Repayments No Longer Deductible due to TCJA

Repayments No Longer Deductible due to TCJA

Major tax reform rocked the relocation industry on December 22, 2017 when The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was approved by congress. The most realized effect was the removal of tax exempt status for qualified moving expenses. In November's edition of Mobility...

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An Emphasis on COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment)

An Emphasis on COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment)

Creating policies that are competitive, compliant, and up-to-date for our clients is a top priority at WHR Group. By using the results collected from WHR’s 2018 Mobility + Culture benchmark study, we hope to do exactly that. The study has served as a tool to help us...

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